All campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

7 of 38 campsites have Proximity To Water

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Thunder Rock Campground

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Whitewater rafting at the nearby Ocoee Whitewater Center

Campground entrance just past TVA Ocoee No. 3 Powerhouse

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<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Thunder Rock Campground is located 1.8 miles northwest of the Ocoee Whitewater Center, just behind TVA Ocoee Powerhouse Number 3. Nestled alongside the Ocoee River, this facility provides 37 regular campsites for popups and RVs less than 20 feet with no elctricity , ONLY site 9 is an electric site for less than 20 feet at 30 amp, and one group campsite. Thunder Rock is a popular destination for both whitewater and trail enthusiasts. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Trailhead parking is available for the nearby Tanasi trail system, which includes approximately 30 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. This system can be reached via Thunder Rock Express, Dry Pond Lead, or the Rhododendron Trail. Thunder Rock also provides access to the Benton-McKaye Trail.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Picnic tables, grills, and lantern posts are located at each campsite. Water hydrants are located throughout the campground. Bathhouses provide flush toilets and warm showers. The campground host is located at the campground entrance next to the main bathhouse.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd645648.pdf" rel="nofollow">Thunder Rock Campground Map and Guide</a> </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Cherokee National Forest is located in eastern Tennessee and stretches from Chattanooga to Bristol along the North Carolina border. The 650,000-acre swath of land is Tennessee's only national forest. It lies in the heart of the Southern Appalachians and is home to more than 20,000 species of plants and animals, as well as many rivers, creeks and lakes.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The nearby Ocoee River put-in and Ocoee Whitewater Center, home of the 1996 Olympic Canoe/Kayak-Slalom Competition, makes this an ideal location for rafters and kayakers alike.</p>
<h2>Charges &amp; Cancellations</h2>
<p>All sites have a $18.00 cancellation and reservation fee.  </p>

Thunder Rock Campground is located 1.8 miles northwest of the Ocoee Whitewater Center, just behind TVA Ocoee Powerhouse Number 3. Nestled alongside the Ocoee River, this facility provides 37 regular campsites for popups and RVs less than 20 feet with no elctricity , ONLY site 9 is an electric site for less than 20 feet at 30 amp, and one group campsite. Thunder Rock is a popular destination for both whitewater and trail enthusiasts.

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